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Duntroon School was established in 1879. The school is recognised as being of historical significance in our community. It is situated in a small township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street and the Maerewhenua River. The majority of children are transported to school by three bus runs from a wide catchment area. The catchment of the school is Campbell Park to the West, Blackpoint to the East and Danseys’ Pass to the South.
The Duntroon School Board of Trustees and are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Caldwell as our next Principal.
The Board would like to formally welcome Sarah to the Duntroon community and we look forward to working with her from Term 2, 2025 onwards.
Sarah is a dedicated and passionate educational leader who has been the Across School Leader for the Waitaki Ara Kāhui Ako and is currently teaching at Fenwick Primary School.
We look forward to Sarah leading our school and becoming part of our fantastic school community.
Kate Frear
Acting Principal
A message from Sarah.
Tena koutou katoa
I welcome the opportunity to introduce myself to the Duntroon School community as your new Principal/Tumuaki.
Until I start my leadership role in your school in Term 2, and get to meet you all personally, this is a brief introduction.
I am an experienced educationalist who has taught in a variety of schools in North Otago at all levels – New entrant through to Year 8. I have held Leadership roles in every school I have been in, and I am in my sixth year as an Across School Leader for the Waitaki Ara Kāhui Ako.
My goal in teaching has always been for my students to have learning and social opportunities to grow and progress and achieve their full potential.
I live at Weston with my husband Gus on a lifestyle block. Our daughter Hannah lives in Cromwell with her partner Lucas and their brand new wee girl called Luna. Our son Josh is a builder currently living in Dunedin. I am a country girl at heart having been brought up in ‘the Maniototo’ with farming in the family.
I welcome the opportunity to use my experience to lead in your community with my core values of Integrity, Respect & Compassion.
I am very much looking forward to meeting you all.
Nga mihi nui
Sarah Caldwell
Important reminders about Touch:
Touch Teams are attached to this notice
- Games are played at Awamoa Park in Oamaru.
- School uniform is worn for games including appropriate shoes for running around. No bare feet.
- The draw will be on Facebook and Skool Loop each week. You can also find this on the North Otago Touch Facebook page.
- If your child is going to be collected from school every Tuesday, please notify the office, and make this a standing arrangement. It is much easier for us than calling or messaging every Tuesday afternoon.
You may want to include in this note the plans if touch is cancelled as this can be chaotic on touch afternoons.
- Any touch queries or issues can be forwarded to Kate Borrie. kateb@duntroon.school.nz
Thanks
Kate Borrie
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